prayer meaning and definition

PRAYER noun

Definition of prayer (noun)

1. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
   • "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
   • synonyms: supplication
2. reverent petition to a deity
   • synonyms: orison, petition
3. earnest or urgent request
   • "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
   • synonyms: appeal, entreaty
4. a fixed text used in praying
5. someone who prays to God
   • synonyms: supplicant